The Physical Processes and Observing Techniques of Radio Astronomy: An Introduction

Front Matter ....Pages i-xviii
 Introduction: Why Make Astronomical Observations at Radio Frequencies?  (Thomas G. Pannuti)....Pages 1-16
 Angles, Gravity, Light, the Bohr Model of the Atom and Relativity  (Thomas G. Pannuti)....Pages 17-68
 Emission Mechanisms: Blackbody Radiation, An Introduction to Radiative Transfer, Synchrotron Radiation, Thermal Bremsstrahlung, and Molecular Rotational Transitions  (Thomas G. Pannuti)....Pages 69-114
 Radio Observations: An Introduction to Fourier Transforms, Convolution, Observing Through Earth’s Atmosphere, Single Dish Telescopes, and Interferometers  (Thomas G. Pannuti)....Pages 115-163
 Solar System Radio Astronomy  (Thomas G. Pannuti)....Pages 165-190
 Galactic Radio Astronomy: Galactic Structure, HII Regions, Supernova Remnants, Neutron Stars and Pulsars  (Thomas G. Pannuti)....Pages 191-268
 Extragalactic Radio Astronomy: Galaxy Classification, Active Galactic Nuclei, Superluminal Motion, Galaxy Clusters, and the Cosmic Microwave Background  (Thomas G. Pannuti)....Pages 269-321
Back Matter ....Pages 323-393